2019-2020 BUDGET WORKSHOPS PLANNED

The OUFSD Board of Education will be meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. (if necessary) to work out the 2019-2020 Budget for the Oysterponds School District. Meetings will be held in the all-purpose room - all are welcome to attend.

OYSTERPONDS SCHOOL NOW HAS A SCHOOL SONG!!!

On November 5th and 6th, our students worked with songwriter Brian Chevalier and created an original school song. The song corresponds with the theme of the mural they painted in October entitled "Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated". Keep an eye out for the final rendition in video format which will be posted to our website within the next week or so. In the meantime, click here for the LYRICS!

AN APPEAL FOR ACTION!

Please take the time to read this important appeal from the Suffolk County School Superintendent's Association regarding legislating change for school safety. Click here to view the letter from Gary Bixhorn and Lars Clemensen. Click here for an additional memo from the association to all Suffolk County Residents dated March 5, 2018

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE

Please be sure to have your child's/ children's updated medical forms returned to school as soon as possible.

These forms include the following: Updated Physical, Over the Counter permission form ( must be signed by parent and physician), Prescription Medication permission form (must be signed by parent and physician).

All forms can be found on the district website, under the "About Us" tab, click on Health Office.

Oysterponds Union Free School District

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

It's an ideal way to supplement your income and set your own schedule! If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, please contact us for more information at 631-323-2410 extension 130

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Did you know?

The Oysterponds School is the designated emergency shelter for Orient/Orient Pt. residents and the Greenport School is the designated emergency shelter for East Marion Residents. We truly hope that we never need to use them, but it is always good to have a plan in place. Experts tell us to be prepared to survive for up to 72 hours before outside help arrives. Prepare a shelter kit to bring with you to include the following: 1) Change of clothing, rain gear, sturdy shoes, 2) Toiletries and personal items, medications, 3) Blankets or sleeping bag and pillow, 4) Identification, 5) Games, toys, books, 6) Special items for infants or elderly, 6) Non-perishable foods, 7) Sufficient water for 3 days, 8) Cell phone, flash light, extra batteries. Thanks to the Red Cross, we have a supply of cots and blankets readily available.

BACKPACK NEWS: Click here to find out what's going on in the classroom.....

A Message from Mrs. Wissemann

March2019

March is certainly coming in like a lion! I enjoyed hearing stories from students about playing in the snow, making snowmen and going sledding!

Students have been busy preparing for SCMEA with Mrs. Bogden. I cannot wait to attend the concert on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Southampton High School.

Intermediate 2 students have begun a study of Rube Goldberg. They are currently working on designs that show multi-steps for completing a simple task, such as brushing your teeth or feeding your pet. Students are sketching out their contraptions and will begin designing them soon!

Intermediate 1 has begun a study of the Iditarod as well as the different cities of Alaska. They hope to FaceTime with my friend Jodie and her husband (who is an outdoor fishing, hunting and backpacking guide) who live in Anchorage Alaska.

Yesterday was our kick-off for the Slow Foods East End Chefs to School Pilot Program. Nine Intermediate 2 students were chosen to work alongside local professional chefs to learn about where their food comes from, the process of how food is harvested and the journey it takes to get to the restaurant table. A total of 8 cooking sessions will take place, both here at the school and at Poquatuck Hall. A culminating farm to table dinner will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. We are looking forward to a wonderful experience for the students.